How to pronounce proportionally
Say it like pruh-POR-shuh-nuh-lee. Proportionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- pruh
- POR
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proportionally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proportionally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-PAW-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does proportionally mean?
- In proportion; in due degree; adapted relatively.
Where does proportionally come from?
From proportional + -ly.
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Questions about saying proportionally
How do you pronounce proportionally?
Say pruh-POR-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɔrʃənəli/. In British English it is /prəˈpɔːʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proportionally?
Proportionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: pruh · POR · shuh · nuh · lee.
Is proportionally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prəˈpɔːʃənəli/ (pruh-PAW-shuh-nuh-lee).